Furthermore, Brady told WEEI radio in November 2011 that he likes using underinflated footballs.
"When Gronk scores ... he spikes the ball and he deflates the ball. I love that, because I like the deflated ball," Brady said then of tight endRob Gronkowski. "But I feel bad for that football, because he puts everything he can into those spikes."
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12202450/nfl-says-new-england-patriots-had-inflated-footballs-afc-championship-game
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Bill Belichick Should be BANNED FROM NFL!!!!!
Bill Belichick Should be BANNED FROM NFL!!!!!
Jan 23, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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Jan 23, 2015 at 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by fortyninerglory:
And remember it just not helps Brady -- it helps the running back tuck the ball tighter to his arm and body -- makes it much more difficult for the defense to force a fumble, especially in rainy and cold conditions.
Who know's how legit the numbers are but this analysis shows the Patriot's fumble at a rate *much* less than every other NFL team:
http://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2015/01/23/deflated-patriots-statistically-impossible-fumble-record/
[ Edited by stimpy on Jan 23, 2015 at 11:59 AM ]
Jan 23, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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Aikman tells Bellicheat that "ignorance is not an excuse"!